Gilbert Paul McAvoy

Background

McAvoy, Gilbert Paul was born on February 28, 1929 in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Lester and Rose Marie (Heon) McAvoy.

Education

Student, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1950.

Career

Systems engineer, Martin Marietta Aircraft Company, Baltimore, 1952-1957; with, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, 1957-1984; advisory program manager, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, 1984-1986; strategic defense initiative, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, 1986-1989; strategic defense initiative, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Denver, 1986-1989; test program manager joint venture longbow system, Martin Marietta Aerospace, Orlando, 1988-1992; retired, since 1992. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Achievements include patent for cockpit control mechanism for engines having thrust reversing control means.

Membership

Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1950-1963. Fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (associate).

Connections

Married Evelyn Marie Berard, April 11, 1953. Children: David, Margaret, Steve.

Father:

William Lester McAvoy

Mother:

Rose Marie (Heon) McAvoy

Spouse:

Evelyn Marie Berard

child:

David McAvoy

child:

Margaret McAvoy

child:

Steve McAvoy